British Royals

The peacetime Christmas broadcast that brought a nation together

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2nd December 2024
The Christmas broadcast is a much loved part of the festive celebrations. And some have marked moments in history. King George VI only reigned for little over fifteen years but he led his subjects through several difficult years. In 1945, he was able to truly celebrate on Christmas Day.  In 1945, King George made two addresses to his subjects. The first was on VE Day with his address broadcast…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

Which royals will we see at Together at Christmas?

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30th November 2024
New details have been revealed about the Princess of Wales’s upcoming Together at Christmas carol service, including the attendance by members of the Royal Family. Catherine and William will lead the royals at the annual carol service, which takes place on December 6th at Westminster Abbey, and will more than likely be accompanied by their children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and…
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British Royals

Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to photographer Liz Hatton

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28th November 2024
The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to photographer Liz Hatton who has died. The teenager met the Prince and Princess at Windsor Castle where she was invited to take behind the scenes photos of an investiture. Liz, who was 17, had an aggressive and rare form of cancer, a desmoplastic small round cell tumour. She was invited to Windsor for the rare photo session after Prince…
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The Edinburghs

Duchess of Edinburgh takes on new patronage linked to late father-in-law, Prince Philip

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27th November 2024
The Duchess of Edinburgh is adding a new role to her resume as she becomes patron of Plan International UK. The news was announced on UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Duchess isn’t the first royal to become patron of the organisation. Her late father-in-law, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh held the role from 2015 until his death in April of 2021. The Duchess…
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